Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion
Overview
Taormina and Castelmola tour with Greek Theater will let you experience the history of one of the Sicilian Greek colonies and its astonishing ancient Theatre, used as a film set for many movies and TV series, such as the recent White Lotus Sicily show.
The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily a picturesque village situated just above Taormina, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting and a wonderful outlook over the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna rising in the distance.
Then our journey continues with a Taormina walking tour, seeing the Aragonese-style Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, once part of the ancient Roman street Via Valeria.
Enjoy a Taormina walking tour visiting the monuments of the town, as well as the most exclusive shops, restaurants, and hotels, such as the famous San Domenico Palace and the newest White Lotus Sicily location and the theatre of Taormina, the second-largest in Sicily, built by Greeks and Romans in the 3rd century BC.
The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily a picturesque village situated just above Taormina, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting and a wonderful outlook over the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna rising in the distance.
Then our journey continues with a Taormina walking tour, seeing the Aragonese-style Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, once part of the ancient Roman street Via Valeria.
Enjoy a Taormina walking tour visiting the monuments of the town, as well as the most exclusive shops, restaurants, and hotels, such as the famous San Domenico Palace and the newest White Lotus Sicily location and the theatre of Taormina, the second-largest in Sicily, built by Greeks and Romans in the 3rd century BC.
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket to the Greek roman theater
- Entry/Admission - Ancient Theatre of Taormina
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: La Madonnina del Porto, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Pass By: Fontana di Nettuno, Messina, Sicily Italy
The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
Pass By: Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata, Viale Boccetta incrocio Via XXIV, Messina, Sicily Italy
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Stop At: Castelmola, Castelmola, Province of Messina, Sicily
small village located at 500 meters above the sea level
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: Quattro Fontane di Taormina, Piazza Duomo 8-9, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina
Pass By: Duomo di Taormina, Piazza Duomo, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari
Stop At: Corso Umberto, Taormina, Sicily Italy
the main street of Taormina
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
the greek-roman amphitheatre built in the 3rd century B.C.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Porta Catania di Taormina, Corso Umberto, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: La Madonnina del Porto, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Pass By: Fontana di Nettuno, Messina, Sicily Italy
The fountain was created by Montorsoli in 1557
Pass By: Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata, Viale Boccetta incrocio Via XXIV, Messina, Sicily Italy
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Stop At: Castelmola, Castelmola, Province of Messina, Sicily
small village located at 500 meters above the sea level
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: Quattro Fontane di Taormina, Piazza Duomo 8-9, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The baroque fountain of the Minotaur, built-in 1635, standing in Piazza Duomo in Taormina
Pass By: Duomo di Taormina, Piazza Duomo, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The cathedral was built around 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church, dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari
Stop At: Corso Umberto, Taormina, Sicily Italy
the main street of Taormina
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
the greek-roman amphitheatre built in the 3rd century B.C.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Porta Catania di Taormina, Corso Umberto, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Located in the Southern part of Taormina, it is part of the second defence walls system of the city.
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Personal food and drinks allowed.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Near public transportation
- Walking in Taormina is over paved and cobblestone surfaces, some of which are sloped. The Greek Theater requires climbing steep uneven stone stairs to enter and numerous steps inside.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Alan G
July 2019
This was a day tour from the Cruise Terminal. Deborah, friendly, with a sense of humour, great knowledge was the ideal guide. Thanks for that. It is an enjoyable trip, scenic, not overburdened with too much to see and you could get a flavour of the people and way of life. Some small interesting c...
This was a day tour from the Cruise Terminal. Deborah, friendly, with a sense of humour, great knowledge was the ideal guide. Thanks for that. It is an enjoyable trip, scenic, not overburdened with too much to see and you could get a flavour of the people and way of life. Some small interesting churches plus the ancient Greek theatre Buses were new, very comfortable, bonus was an awesome driver. Sound system should be tweaked and logistics of departure from port looked at. Wuld use thi company again and especially the guides we had.Alistair_C
September 2019
Great day out tour guide excellent. Well organized and friendly. Good location and guide explained things accurately.
Great day out tour guide excellent. Well organized and friendly. Good location and guide explained things accurately.travellingash7
January 2020
We stopped in Messina as one of our cruise ship stops. We booked the taromina and castaloma tour as we had heard taromina was lovely. The tour guides were easy to find right off of the ship and our tour guide Katia was great. She gave us italian cookies and water, provided great information, and ...
We stopped in Messina as one of our cruise ship stops. We booked the taromina and castaloma tour as we had heard taromina was lovely. The tour guides were easy to find right off of the ship and our tour guide Katia was great. She gave us italian cookies and water, provided great information, and was extremely helpful. We asked how to get to certain areas and she even offered to take us there. She was very friendly and the best tour guide we had all trip! She also informed us that this tour company was run by young women which I really enjoyed and was glad I supported this company. The tour was great and we really enjoyed our day. There wasn't too much to see in castelmola but it was a cool spot ontop of a mountain, as someone who is scared of heights it was a bit of a challenge for me but I enjoyed all of it none the less. I would highly recommend.L304LRroberts
December 2019
My cruise ship cancelled our port visit to Messina late in the afternoon prior to our scheduled arrival day. Although we did not have 24 hours advance notice, the tour operator provided a full refund because it was out of our control. Unfortunately we were unable to experience Messina, but rate...
My cruise ship cancelled our port visit to Messina late in the afternoon prior to our scheduled arrival day. Although we did not have 24 hours advance notice, the tour operator provided a full refund because it was out of our control. Unfortunately we were unable to experience Messina, but rate the operator as Excellent for taking care of us.robynm682
November 2019
We thought our guide & driver did an excellent job! The views were fabulous & our guide was knowledgeable & fun. They picked us up at the port from our ship & took a small group on a terrific tour! We're so glad we did this tour! Taormina was my husbands favorite!
We thought our guide & driver did an excellent job! The views were fabulous & our guide was knowledgeable & fun. They picked us up at the port from our ship & took a small group on a terrific tour! We're so glad we did this tour! Taormina was my husbands favorite!Rhonda L
November 2019
We saw more than I expected. Mt. Etna, the town of Taormina and the Corso Umberto. Walked to and sat in the Greek Theatre, and traveled up to the village of Castelmola. A more in-depth tour than what the ship offered.
We saw more than I expected. Mt. Etna, the town of Taormina and the Corso Umberto. Walked to and sat in the Greek Theatre, and traveled up to the village of Castelmola. A more in-depth tour than what the ship offered.